All Obituaries

Lillie Pearl “Polly” Banks, 93, passed from this life at her home on Thursday, June 30, 2022.  She was born in the Chance community of Adair County on October 15, 1928.  She was the daughter of William Ancil and Elmer Lee Burbridge Thomas and the sister of Jewel Thomas Luchowski, Jack Thomas, Beatrice Thomas, Opal Thomas Ceresero and JB Thomas, all deceased. Polly was a devoted, long-time member of the Columbia Church of the Nazarene.  She loved to read, take bus...

William Micheal “Billy” Bernard, 68, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:50 P.M. at his summer home. He was born December 25, 1953, in Adair County, to the late Losier and Alva Keen Bernard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Buddy Bernard, two sisters, Betty Bernard Rogers and Mae Bernard Franklin, five nephews and one niece, Butch and Jackie Bernard, Ricky Burton, Jimmy, Steve and Marie Franklin. Billy...

Richard Robertson, 70, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 4, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois, to the late Delaney and Cecil Stone Robertson.  Richard was a former truck driver for Kroger and enjoyed watching basketball especially the Adair County Indians and Lady Indians. Survivors include: One brother – James Robertson of Morton, Illinois Three nephews and one niece Two aunts – Judy Coomer of Columbia and Janeice...

Corine Bell age 88 of Columbia, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Corine was born December 15, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William and Mary Turner Wooldridge. She was retired from Osh Kosh B’Gosh, of the Christian faith, and loved reading and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bell, three children, Barbara Lynn Bell, Lonnie Bell and Larry Bell, four sisters, Rosemary Loy, Dolly Smith, Rilda Smith and Wanda...

  Susan Lynn Webster Hooten age 44 of Campbellsville, KY passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her home. Susan was born on July 14, 1977 to the late Dawson Webster and Clarice Jean Franklin. She was a former employee of the Green River Animal Shelter and was a member of Point Pleasant Lighthouse Baptist Church. Survivors Include: Her Husband- Bruce Hooten of Campbellsville, KY One Daughter- Destanie Nicole Lawless and her husband Daniel of Columbia, KY One Step Daughter-...

Larry Stone “Stoney”, 57, of Coburg, KY,  died Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. He was born July 28, 1964 in Jefferson County,KY to the late Willard Stone and Barbara Hatcher and worked at Anthony’s Auto Sales. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Anthony Reece, Ricky Murray, George Robert Turner and Jerry Wayne Stone. Survivors Include: One son – Deven Stone of Coburg, KY One Aunt – Joyce Biggs Special Dog –...

Nellie Karnes age 95 of Columbia, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. Nellie was born on September 11, 1926 in Adair County, KY to the late Bob and Edith (Watson) Watson. She was a member of Plum Point Baptist Church and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Winfrey Karnes, one brother Raymond Watson, one sister Maxine Allred, one-step brother Coy...

Nathan Giles age 85 of Columbia, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Nathan was born on December 10, 1936 in Adair County, KY to the late Vence and Purney Giles. He was a longtime construction worker and member of Columbia Christian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Giles and two children, Joey Giles and Jill Giles. Survivors Include: Three Step Sons- Paul Bryant of Russell Springs,...

Ricky Lee Pickett, 64, of Campbellsville, formerly of Columbia, was found deceased on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Jean Cox and his grandparents who raised him, Dallas and Emma Pickett.  Ricky was formerly employed as a cook at the Creekside Restaurant in Campbellsville. Survivors include: Two children – Tasha Franklin (Lee) of Campbellsville, Steven Pickett (Kim) of Columbus, Indiana One brother – Jr. Pickett of...

Rev. Herbert Janes, 81, of the Portland Community, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:23 P.M. at T.J. Health/Columbia. He was born July 28, 1940, in Adair County, to the late Galeon and Sallie Keltner Janes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Janes, four brothers, Lewis, Bill, Johnnie and Norman Janes and four sisters, Ruth Burris, Ernestine Kemp, Freida Smith and Sue Cundiff. Rev. Janes was a retired United Methodist Minister, having Pastored and...